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Banded demoiselle damselfly (Calopteryx splendens)

Male banded demoiselle damselfly resting in the reeds along the river Stour near Sudbury in Suffolk.

Close-up of a blue-tailed damselfly sitting on the grass near the water

Extreme closeup of a blue damselfly in the wild

Calopteryx splendens resting on a leaf at the water's edge. . Side view. Patternless bokeh above water

damselfly, a dragonfly insect, North China

Male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) attacking male azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella).

A thin blue dragonfly sits on a narrow leaf of grass

$Tot 33-37mm, Ab 23-25mm, Hw 29-32mm.\nLarge, broad, club-tailed species, Males often perch on lilypads. They are dark, marked with white highlights on the face, waist and at the tips of the wings and abdomen. This makes identification through binoculars easy.\nBehavior:\nBoth sexes fly actively over open water, frequently resting on floating vegetation (Nuphar, Nymphaea, Potamogeton), where mating may also take place. Male often raises clubbed tail.\nOccurrence:\nOccurrence is scattered and populations are normally rather small. May be abundant locally.\nHabitat:\nPools and lakes with moderate nutrient levels and rich aquatic vegetation.\nFlight Season: \nMid May to early August; most abundant in June.\n\nThis Picture is made in the Weerribbenn (Overijssel, the Netherlands) in mid June of 2025.$

Adult male of blue dragonfly Calopteryx virgo, beautiful demoiselle, sitting on grass leaf above the river water

$From the dazzling flight of dragonflies to the diligent work of honeybees, insects and spiders play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. These small creatures support pollination, pest control, and biodiversity, reminding us of the importance of sustainable practices to protect their habitats and ensure a thriving planet for all.\nLocation: Asola , New Delhi (India)$

Couple of damselflies placed on leaves next to each other. The male is blue and the female in the background is brown.

Tropical condition, Dragon fly is in botanic garden.

A common blue damselfly perching on a green leaf against a green background.

The striking elegance of a metallic black and blue dragonfly resting on a vibrant green leaf. Its slender body glistens in the sunlight, with iridescent hues that shift with the light

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$Tot 26-32mm, Ab 22-25mm, Hw 16-20mm.\nA small version of Large Redeye and also likely to be seen on floating vegetation Although it has a more southerly distribution than that species, its range has expanded rapidly to the N recently Numbers peak a month later than Large Redeye, coinciding with the growth of pondweed at the surface.\nIdentification: Like Large Redeye, both sexes lack pale spots behind the eyes and have pale brown wing-spots and two black lines on side of thorax, the upper one short; wings reach no more than halfway along S7.\n♂ Eyes brownish-red; thorax bronzy-black on top with blue side; pale shoulder stripes complete or reduced; abdomen dark except for blue on the top of S1, S9–10 and the sides of S2–3 and S8; black ‘X’-shape on top of S10; tip of abdomen often upcurved.\n♀ Eyes brown above, greenish below; shoulder stripes complete and, like side of thorax, are yellow, green or blue; abdomen similar to that of Large Redeye, except that top of S10 is pale (blue, green or yellow), extending forward just onto top and side of S9; rear edge of pronotum is rounded. Females may become\nlightly pruinose.\nBehaviour: Mating occurs either on floating plants or at the margins. When perched on floating vegetation, males hold their abdomen slightly upcurved (usually straight in Large Redeye).\nEggs are laid, while in tandem, into floating plants.\nBreeding habitat: Frequents a range of standing and sometimes slow-flowing waters with floating mats of pondweed, particularly hornworts (Ceratophyllum spp.) or water-milfoils (Myriophyllum spp.); sometimes on lily-pads with Large Redeye. Tolerates brackish conditions.\nFlight Season: From May to September in the South, but mainly in July and August in the North.\nOccurrence: Central Europe (incl. Mediterranean). Expending Northwards and South-East England.\n\nThis is a common Species in the Netherlands on the described Habitats.$

Detailed macro image of a vibrant blue dragonfly perched on a thin grass blade in natural surroundings.

Macro of a bluetail damselfly on a green leaf

Close up of dragon fly on a plant branch

Male banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) resting on leaf.

$This 'streamside butterfly' is our most familiar riverine Odonate. It is a variable species and numerous forms have been named.\nTotal length: 45-48mm, abdomen 33-44mm, hind wing 27-36mm. This is the largest damselfly of this Group. Males are metallic blue with a dark blue band across each wing. Females have metallic green body and veins, clear greenish wings and usually a white pseudopterostigma.\nHabitat: Most (partially) open running waters, avoiding cold torrents, high mountains and deep shade, and is scarce on large waters.\nDistribution: Common species in most parts of (Central) Europe, except N Scandinavia and the Iberian Peninsula.\nFlight Season: May-August.\n\nThis beautiful Insect is flying along streaming Brooks (open running Waters) and is quite common in the Netherlands. The Males defend Territories and the Courtship Behaviour is quite extended and exclusive.$

The picture shows a blue dragonfly basking in the sun while sitting on a green leaf.

Common Bluetail, Bluetailed Damselfly (Close up)

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